Rensselaer Journal, Volume 10, Number 43, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 4 April 1901 — Was a Staunch Methodist. [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

Was a Staunch Methodist.

Rev. Dr. Arthur Edwards, a prominent figure in Methodism for twenty years past and editor of the Northwestern Christian Advocate, died at his home in Chicago the other evening. Dr. Edwards had distinguished himself as a clergyman, soldier and editor. His best years were spent as editor of the Northwestern Christian Advocate, in which capacity he wielded a wide and powerful influence in the affairs of the Methodist Episcopal church and was a potent factor in molding Methodist policy. He was a deep student, and through his early training had a much more intimate knowledge of the practical affairs of life than the average clergyman. This

gave him a bond of sympathy with the laity, with whom he was always popular. Because of his ability and grasp of affairs he was chosen to serve as a member of the principal governing bodies of the church. His knowldge of questions of church history was profound. Dr. Edwards was born at Norwalk, Ohio, Nov. 23, 1834. When he was 7 years old his uncle, a lake captain, adopted him, and Me to live with his foster father in Michigan.

DR. ARTHUR EDWARDS.